{"product_id":"citysuper-extra-virgin-organic-olive-oil-301610601","title":"CITYSUPER Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil  (500mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eExtra Virgin Organic Olive Oil from Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the highest grade and most superior quality of olive oil, combining the top‑tier \"extra virgin\" production process with strict \"organic\" agricultural standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eExtra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: This is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ehighest grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It is extracted from olives\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esolely by mechanical pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other physical means,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ewithout any chemical refining or added solvents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Its chemical parameters are extremely strict—for example,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003efree acidity (as oleic acid) must not exceed 0.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e—and it must be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003efree of any sensory defects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein professional tasting, with positive fruity characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eItaly has a long and deep‑rooted olive oil culture, and its products are renowned for high quality and distinctive flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGeographical Indications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Some Italian regions have stricter certifications, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePDO (Protected Designation of Origin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePGI (Protected Geographical Indication)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, which ensure that olives come from specific areas and follow rigorous traditional production processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHigher quality standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Italy is promoting a stricter quality system called \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEvo Qualità\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" (Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality), which sets chemical parameters for high‑quality Italian olive oils far above EU general standards. For example, the acidity limit may be set as low as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSensory experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: High‑quality Italian extra virgin organic olive oil typically has a pronounced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003efruity aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eharmonious bitterness and peppery kick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eupon tasting—indicators of its rich antioxidant content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFreshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecold‑pressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" label means that temperature is controlled during pressing to preserve the olives' natural flavour and nutrients as much as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, Italian extra virgin organic olive oil is widely recognised for its health benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRich in antioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: It contains high levels of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003epolyphenols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003evitamin E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, offering strong antioxidant capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHeart‑healthy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Its abundant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eunsaturated fats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp reduce harmful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLDL cholesterol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand triglycerides, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnti‑inflammatory and neuroprotective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Scientific studies suggest that its unique polyphenol\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eoleocanthal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas anti‑inflammatory properties and shows potential in preventing cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBest uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eraw consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, such as in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esalad dressings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, dipping bread,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecold dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, or drizzling over soups, roasted meats, and vegetables as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003efinishing oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout heating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: High‑quality extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point of around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e190°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, sufficient for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003elow‑temperature cooking, light sautéing, steaming, stewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, and other everyday cooking methods. However, to preserve its delicate flavour and nutrients,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eit is not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor high‑temperature deep‑frying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46075370176556,"sku":"301610601","price":96.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/9576\/5051\/files\/301610601_20260401_1_0001_01.jpg?v=1788345200","url":"https:\/\/coscobenefits.citysuper.com.hk\/zh\/products\/citysuper-extra-virgin-organic-olive-oil-301610601","provider":"Festival Staff Benefits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}